Direct Support Professional - Memphis

POSITION TITLE: Direct Support Professional II     LOCATION: Bartlett, TN 38134     STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly     PROGRAM: Memphis Developmental Disabilities Services      REPORTS TO: Home Manager       INTRODUCTION: Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.       BENEFITS: Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:   Health and Wellness   Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)   Health and Wellness Program   Medical Coverage   Dental Coverage   Vision Coverage   Flexible Spending Account   Health Spending Account   Short Term Disability   MetLife Legal Plans   Financial Wellbeing   Competitive Compensation Packages   Life Insurance (company paid)   403b retirement plan with company fund matching   Employee discounts    *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs     (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)  *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one   Work Culture   Commitment Committee   Justice Committee   Integrity Committee   Compassion Committee   Retention Committee   Training & Development    VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program    VOA University - Staff Development    VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development       JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: Responsible for providing direct care, training and assistance in the various aspects of activities of daily living, self-care, leisure/recreation, developmental training, prevocational and/or vocational and is responsible for upholding consumer’s rights.       WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE: High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills.  Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.        RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.    Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers’ served, while ensuring that the medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are being met.   2.    Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and practice effective techniques for reinforcing consumers’ behaviors.   3.    Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social and other activities of choice.   4.    Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.   5.    Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance on a routine basis in order to maintain a neat and clean environment.   6.    Participate in all required on-going training programs and attend all mandatory staff meetings.   7.    Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor.        We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.